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Baker Sheet Metal Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Baker Sheet Metal Corporation ranks #22,163 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty90% serious
$16,185
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,163
of 99,447 penalized employers

Baker Sheet Metal Corporation in Norfolk, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,185. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Baker Sheet Metal Corporation 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,163 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Solid Surfaces, Inc. in Rochester, NY is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
90.5%
of violations were serious
#22,163
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Baker Sheet Metal Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Baker Sheet Metal Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$16,185 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Baker Sheet Metal Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.223.534.846.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAXWELL HARDWOOD FLO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TRIPAK INDUSTRIAL US…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44EMPIRE KOSHER POULTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35AMERICAN FLOORING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GANDY'S DAIRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20TEWA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WILLIAMS OLEFINS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POWDER COTE II, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KEYSTONE PAPER & BOX…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35TYSON CHICKEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8K. W. MCAVOY & SON, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21MANUFACTURER'S PALLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CRAZY AARON ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DANIELE INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HUTCHINSON SEALING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FROY TRANSPORT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KYLLONEN CABINETS AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15BAKE-N-JOY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ASPEN GUARD, LLC DBA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Baker Sheet Metal Co…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21
Baker Sheet Metal Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Baker Sheet Metal Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Baker Sheet Metal Corporation is the #10,549 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($16,185).

How Baker Sheet Metal Corporation Compares

Baker Sheet Metal Corporation's 7.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-01-27

Last Inspection

2019-08-08

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,395

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $5,395 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

90.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

9.5% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$25,785

Current Penalty Amount

$16,185

Penalty Reduction

37.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,600 from the initial assessment of $25,785. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Baker Sheet Metal Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Baker Sheet Metal Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $16,185 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,395 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Baker Sheet Metal Corporation, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,185 here).

Design Precast & Pipe, INC. $16,185 LA New Pig $16,186 PA Alliance Wire & Steel, INC. $16,184 TX Ipp-Improved Piping Products, INC. $16,182 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Maxwell Hardwood Flooring INC. 3 insp. Monticello, AR Tripak Industrial USA, LLC 3 insp. Rockaway, NJ Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company 3 insp. New Britain, CT Empire Kosher Poultry, INC. 3 insp. Mifflintown, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Design Precast & Pipe, INC.
Arnaudville, LA
2 inspections $16,185
New Pig
Tipton, PA
2 inspections $16,186
Solid Surfaces, Inc.
Rochester, NY
0 inspections $0
Alliance Wire & Steel, INC.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $16,184
Ipp-Improved Piping Products, INC.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $16,182

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baker Sheet Metal Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Baker Sheet Metal Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Baker Sheet Metal Corporation have? ▼
Baker Sheet Metal Corporation has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,185.
How many OSHA inspections has Baker Sheet Metal Corporation had? ▼
Baker Sheet Metal Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-27 and the most recent on 2019-08-08. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Baker Sheet Metal Corporation? ▼
Baker Sheet Metal Corporation has been assessed $16,185 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,785 (a 37.2% reduction).
Does Baker Sheet Metal Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Baker Sheet Metal Corporation has 19 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Baker Sheet Metal Corporation operate in? ▼
Baker Sheet Metal Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Baker Sheet Metal Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Baker Sheet Metal Corporation ranks #22,163 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Baker Sheet Metal Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Baker Sheet Metal Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $16,185 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Solid Surfaces, Inc. in Rochester, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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